Bachelor of Business Science in Actuarial Science

Applicable to:

(a) Critical cross field outcomes:

• Demonstration of ability to analyse case material from a broad perspective, including all functional disciplines.
• Demonstration of knowledge of the literature in the chosen specialist field of study and the general management and practitioner literature.
• Demonstration of competence in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to understand the business-society nexus, and the role of business in social policy.
• Ability to share business knowledge to external stakeholders in society.
• Acceptance of different viewpoints and values from a business and societal perspective.

(b) General outcomes:

• Demonstration of ability to present and defend and analyse both verbally and in written form.
• Demonstration of ability to interact with critical audience interaction.
• Ability to interact with learners and employees in business situations through presentation of opinions, findings, analyses, and strategic recommendations.

(c) Specific Outcomes:

• Demonstration of ability to present a critical analysis of literature in the chosen specialist field of study.
• Ability to integrate numerical data into prose descriptions and arguments.
• Ability to understand the business-society nexus.
• Ability to accept different viewpoints and values from a business and societal perspective.

Integrated Assessment:

• Demonstration of ability to organise ideas and facts in a logical, coherent way.
• Ability to anticipate the responses and objections of an imagined reader.
• Integration of numerical data into prose descriptions and arguments.
• Understanding the need to cite references fairly and accurately.
• Ability to represent and consider views and perspectives alternative to his or her own.

Further Assessment in Second Year:

• Ability to formulate arguments, research goals, research strategies, and public description and justification of goals, tasks, and findings.
• Integration of competencies to the level expected of a junior manager delivering a professional report.

Assessment in Final Year:

• Ability to integrate and self-consciously appraise performance in all functional and practical competencies.
• Performance on research, describing and defending positions, compiling written reports, and working towards co-operative outcomes.
• Continuous feedback-driven observations and commentary on oral and written performance.

Assessment in Third and Fourth Years:

• Understand theoretical concepts not explained in advance.
• Analyze industry and company problems similar to examples.
• Production of solutions to assess skills and comprehension in marketing, finance, human resources, operations, information systems, and economic issues.